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Compare bus, train, and flight for London to Dorchester
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from London to Dorchester among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $17. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 42m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $17, and a train costs an average of $20.
Distance: 114 miles (184 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
|---|---|
$56 Average price | $29 Average price Cheapest |
3h 12m Average total duration Fastest 2h 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 19m Average total duration 3h 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from London to Dorchester:
A bus is $27 (€22) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Dorchester costing on average $56 (€45).
A bus is $398 (€321) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from London to Dorchester costing on average $427 (€344).
Other travel options to Dorchester take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 49m.
Flight takes on average 7h 8m.
Travel optionsfrom London to Dorchester
How to get from London to Dorchester by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from London to Dorchester is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- NX0354:00 PM4h10London, Victoria Coach Station8:10 PMDorchester, South Railway Station$281One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- NX0354:00 PM4h10London, Victoria Coach Station8:10 PMDorchester, South Railway Station$281One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- L800848:35 AM2h31London Waterloo (WAT)11:06 AMDorchester South (DCH)$1171One-way0 transfers
Other options
- L79334+
G15007 · G154488:50 AM5h16London Waterloo (WAT)2:06 PMDorchester West (DCW)$841One-way2 transfers - L80061+
G27395+G154488:50 AM5h16London Victoria (VIC)2:06 PMDorchester West (DCW)$1151One-way2 transfers - L802148:05 AM2h44London Waterloo (WAT)10:49 AMDorchester South (DCH)$1171One-way0 transfers
- NX035 · NX0352:25 PM5h45London, Hammersmith Bridge Road8:10 PMDorchester, South Railway Station$341One-way1 transfer
BA1360+
BA78418:50 AM6h05London Heathrow Airport2:55 PMExeter International Airport$6041One-way1 transfer- BA1390+BA7841+
BA89027:40 AM7h15London Heathrow Airport2:55 PMExeter International Airport$8161One-way2 transfers - BA1300+BA7841 · BA78217:50 AM7h05London Heathrow Airport2:55 PMExeter International Airport$10771One-way2 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from London to Dorchester:
A bus is $27 (€22) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Dorchester costing on average $56 (€45).
A bus is $398 (€321) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from London to Dorchester costing on average $427 (€344).
Other travel options to Dorchester take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 49m.
Flight takes on average 7h 8m.
- Around 8 trains per day.
- Around 7 flights per day.
- Around 1 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between London and Dorchester as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from London Heathrow Airport and arrive in Exeter International Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from London Waterloo (WAT) and arrive in Dorchester South (DCH).
- Buses mostly depart from London, Victoria Coach Station and arrive in Dorchester, South Railway Station.
- Ferries mostly depart from Portsmouth Harbour and arrive in Portsmouth Harbour.
- Travel with South Western Railway, Great Western Railway, CrossCountry to go to Dorchester by train.
- Travel with National Express to go to Dorchester by bus.
- 4 direct trains per day with South Western Railway.
- 1 direct buses per day with National Express.
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